Hittin the Trail!!

11/29/2010

This past Saturday was fun as usual because it started off with a challenge. Getting out of bed was the challenge because it was one of the coldest night in a long time. After we got ourselves out of bed we headed out and got in my truck where the thermometer displayed 39 degrees!!!WOW! What a challenge right! We got to our starting point where we get our instructions and boy it felt that it was colder than 39 degrees....

Now we get that we got instructions out of the way we started our warm up walk and headed towards the logs were we received a run walking clinic. It was interesting learning the technique that goes in the run walk because it looks so easy but it not. Now it was time to get  going and we gathered up in our groups and headed it out. By this time the cold was the last think on my mind and my focus was getting up to my 4mile journey. It started out kind of rough because my body took a bit  to get going and I think it was because the cold. After the first mile I felt real good, I got my pace going after mile 1 and I saw the trail and I got excited! Running out on the trail was fun because I actual felt that I have started to actually get to the finish line. There were some amazing views along the way up the trail and the early sun popping over the hills into the arroyo was awesome as we ran. Moving up the trail to mile marker 2 because we had one of our coaches (Coach Juan) there waiting for us. It was now time to turn around and hit the last 2 miles and of course it felt as if the end would not come soon enough. By now I am feeling real good as I have no pain and I am in a groove and I can see the finish line and my GREAT TEAMMATES!

This was fun because of all the challenges of we faced, the cold, the trail, the hills....but you know what? It was all worth it!! After we finished some of went out for breakfast which was nice to hang and get to know some of our teammates just a little bit better.

Thanks Team!!!!

Wet and Wild

11/21/2010

This Saturday was one crazy day...not only did I have to get up early but it was raining! Once we all got our instructions we were sent on our way to do out 65 minute run around the Rose Bowl. This is has been a real good experience not just because of the running but I have meet some really nice people that I have enjoyed talking with. After finally getting to our starting point, (The Logs) we got in our groups and started our run. This is where the fun began! The rain was not coming down to at the start but once we got going we ran right into it. This reminded me when I was a kid and my mom would yell at me to get back in the house because she didn't want me to get wet.
As for the rest of the run it felt really good. After our run last week I was a little tired and sore but not this time. It took me 65 minutes to get around the 5mi out and back, which I felt was good. I think the best part of this was the rain because it kept my mind off the distance and made it me move a little faster.
Well next week we hit the trials so that should be fun...I hope I make it will all the Holiday food I will consume.

Until next time,

Tony

First Saturday!

This past Saturday we had our first team workout. This had been something I had been looking forward to since I joined Team In Training back in Sepetmber. So now that our journey has begun and we start running towards the finish line I feel excited.
As for the run on Saturday I felt good because I was not sure what to expect. We had to do a 55 minute run which for me was more than what I am used to. My paced was assed at a 17min pace which at first I felt was kind of long. But then I realized that I am not doing this for time but rather than getting to the finish line. And like one coach said to us, we want to finish with as little pain as possible.
As for my fundraising, it has started off ok. I had  a opportunity drawing for three Disneyland tickets and we sold 40 something tickets. This turned out good and better than I thought as it help raise over $400!!!! Now I have to focus on my other events!
Well, thats it for today and I will keep updating as much as possible.

Adios!

November 11, 2010

Today we had a trainging at Arcadia High School which I felt pretty good about. Every time out I feel that I am getting more comfortable out there. Todays run was a 30 minute run which for me was about 2-3 miles. I look forward to these days not and I am looking forward to Saturday which will be a 50 minute run.
Well, I will keep updating as much as I can and I do look forward for feedback...don't be shy!!